Patent · US Expired

Reel and splice stand for web of labels

US4473430A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 15, 1983
Grant dateSep 25, 1984
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2405/422
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A machine for the splicing and dispensing of web carrying labels includes a plurality of supports upon which a set of reels of web can be unwound. A splicing table and a motorized web drawing station are located along a path of travel of web from the set of reels. A well and tray are provided for holding a sufficient quantity of web to meet demand during a splicing operation wherein the feed of web is switched from an empty reel to a full reel.

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